Rich Dark Chocolate Smoothie

This super-chocolaty smoothie is a tasty nondairy option. Dates offer up lots of richness and a caramel-like sweetness—naturally. As a bonus, they also boost fiber by about 2g. The smoothie recipe is designed to make just one serving, since weekday breakfasts are often solo meals; you can easily double the ingredients to serve 2

Ingredients

3 pitted dates

1 cup unsweetened chocolate almond milk (such as Almond Breeze)

1 cup ice

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

1 (5.3-oz.) container vanilla soy yogurt

1/2 banana, sliced and frozen

Dash of instant coffee or espresso granules (optional)

Nutritional Information

Calories 302

Fat 7.2g

Satfat 0.5g

Monofat 2.7g

Polyfat 2.5g

Protein 9g

Carbohydrate 58g

Fiber 7g

Cholesterol 0.0mg

Iron 3mg

Sodium 200mg

Calcium 483mg

Sugars 37g

Est. added sugars 13g

Calories 302

Fat 7.2g

Satfat 0.5g

Monofat 2.7g

Polyfat 2.5g

Protein 9g

Carbohydrate 58g

Fiber 7g

Cholesterol 0.0mg

Iron 3mg

Sodium 200mg

Calcium 483mg

Sugars 37g

Est. added sugars 13g

How to Make It

Step 1

Place dates in a small bowl; cover with hot water. Let stand 3 minutes or until softened; drain.

2. Place milk and dates in a blender; blend 30 seconds or until pureed. Add ice and remaining ingredients; blend 30 seconds or until smooth.

Step 2

Place milk and dates in a blender; blend 30 seconds or until pureed. Add ice and remaining ingredients; blend 30 seconds or until smooth.